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Polk City

County:
Polk County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
4.505
State:
Florida

Polk City is a town located in Polk County, Florida. Polk City has a 2026 population of 3,228. Polk City is currently growing at a rate of 2.41% annually and its population has increased by 16.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,772 in 2020.

The median household income in Polk City is $79,762 with a poverty rate of 12.24%. The median age in Polk City is 42 years: 37.9 years for males, and 43.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 96.4 males.

3.2K
Total Population
717
Density (mi²)
76 2.41%
Growth

Polk City Population

Polk City Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20263,228762.41%
20253,152762.47%
20243,076210.69%
20233,055481.6%
20223,007411.38%
20212,9661947%
20202,772391.43%
20192,71428811.87%
20182,42629713.95%
20172,1291688.57%
20161,9611005.37%
20151,861653.62%
20141,796694%
20131,727130.76%
20121,714130.76%
20111,7011398.9%
20101,69060.36%

Median Age

Overall: 42 years
Female: 43.4 years
Male: 37.9 years

Polk City Adults

There are 2,397 adults, (599 of whom are seniors) in Polk City.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,514 (50.9%)
Male: 1,460 (49.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Polk City includes 61.84% White, 14.06% other race, 6.32% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,83961.84%
Two or more races50316.91%
Other race41814.06%
Black or African American1886.32%
Asian260.87%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White43014.46%
Two or more races38813.05%
Other race30810.36%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,40947.38%
Black or African American1886.32%
Two or more races1153.87%
Other race1103.7%
Asian260.87%

Polk City Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Polk City 's average per capita income is $42,965. Household income levels show a median of $79,762. The poverty rate stands at 12.24%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$82,708-
Families$80,996$91,157
Households$79,762$90,419
Non Families$38,697$79,923

$42,965

Average Income

$79,762

Median Household Income

12.24%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)